A tribute to W.B.Yeats

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When you are old and grey and full of sleep

 And nodding by the fireside. Take down this book

 and slowly read and dream of the soft look.

Your eyes once had and of their shadows deep

 

William Butler Yeats 1865-1939

 

 

A tribute to W.B Yeats

 

When you are old and grey and full of sleep

 and conscious thoughts go in and out.

I am quite sure I have no doubt.

That memories will unbidden creep

 

And nodding by the fireside. Take down this book

 a true record of all that’s been

Everything you’ve done and seen.

It is past time to take another look.

 

And slowly read and dream of the soft look

 you used to see in your lovers eyes.

You are content because you realise.

There is contained within this book

 

Your eyes once had and of their shadow deep

Are still the same they have not changed.

Constant they have not been re-arranged

All of the memories you chose to keep.

 

31/08/2009

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Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

Loved the ending it was classic